Backend Software Engineer – Client Group

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $145.5K - $187.9K

Virta Health is dedicated to revolutionizing type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care by helping individuals reverse their metabolic conditions through innovative technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery. With over $350 million in funding and partnerships with major health plans, employers, and government organizations, Virta aims to impact one billion lives.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building reliable systems, enhancing data accuracy across various workflows, and automating critical processes. Your contributions will support faster decision-making, reduce manual efforts, and ensure data accessibility for internal teams and external partners. An AI-augmented mindset, utilizing modern tools to improve development and identify AI integration opportunities, is highly valued.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience shipping high-quality backend code in a production environment, with a focus on data-centric systems.
• Proven experience building microservices in production.
• Experience with data and event-based architectures, including API development, SQL/NoSQL datastores, and messaging queues.
• Proficiency with Golang.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, and/or Azure.
• Strong communication skills with a history of effective interaction with business stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize long-term thinking and business impact without compromising engineering quality.

Bonuses

• Practical experience using AI tools to accelerate development workflows or enhance data processes.
• Basic frontend skills for full-stack contributions.
• Exposure to healthcare, fintech, or other regulated industries where data integrity is critical.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance scalable Golang microservices for eligibility, coverage, billing, and client-facing systems.
• Automate and streamline operational workflows to minimize manual data handling and improve the accuracy and availability of member and client data.
• Design and implement self-service tools for finance, operations, and client teams to manage processes and configurations independently.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of member, client, and operational data for internal decision-making and external reporting.
• Collaborate with data and AI teams to explore and implement AI solutions for data validation, process automation, and anomaly detection.
• Contribute to client-facing APIs for seamless data exchange with customers.

Company Values

Virta fosters a values-driven culture where you will thrive if you:

• Prioritize people and practice self-care, peer support, and patient well-being.
• Exhibit strong ownership and initiative while empowering others.
• Focus on positive impact over busywork.
• Demonstrate humility and recognize the value of every team member.
• Champion transparency, trust, and empowerment through open information access.
• Are evidence-based, prioritizing data and science.
• Embrace calculated risks and rapid iteration.

Application Instructions

Please refer to the application portal for specific instructions.

Company Information

Virta Health is a mission-driven company transforming type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. We offer a unique approach combining technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care. Virta has secured significant funding and partners with leading organizations to help individuals regain their health. Virta utilizes a location-based compensation structure.